Body motion Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
decreases the angle between articulating bones
A
Flexion
2
Q
Increases the angle between articulating bones
A
Extenstion
3
Q
Spine movement along the frontal plane
A
Lateral flexion
4
Q
Lateral movement deviated away from midline
A
Abduction
5
Q
Lateral movement deviated toward the midline
A
Adduction
6
Q
Rotation of forearm posteriorly
A
Pronation
7
Q
Rotation of forearm anteriorly
A
Supination
8
Q
Pointing toe
A
Plantar flexion
9
Q
Standing on heel
A
Dorsiflexion
10
Q
Sole of foot pointed medialward
A
Inversion
11
Q
Sole of foot directed lateralward
A
Eversion
12
Q
Anterior movement of a body part
A
Protraction
13
Q
Posterior movement of a body part
A
Retraction
14
Q
Interior movement of a body part
A
Depression
15
Q
Special movement of the thumb
A
Opposition
16
Q
Superior movement of a body part
A
Elevation
